Liverpool face another tough examination of their top-four credentials when they make the short trip across Stanley Park to meet rivals Everton this weekend.

Brendan Rodgers, who will manage Liverpool for the 100th time in a Premier League fixture during the clash at Goodison Park, has his team on a superb run ahead of the Merseyside derby - with just one defeat in 13 matches.

The Reds' momentum was kept alive in brilliant fashion by Raheem Sterling and Philippe Coutinho against Bolton Wanderers in the FA Cup on Wednesday night and that will give the Reds extra confidence.

Factor in the return from injury of Daniel Sturridge and there are plenty of reasons for positivity in the away dressing room. The England striker was on the mark against West Ham United last weekend with a goal just 12 minutes after making his first appearance since August.

Betfair are offering new customers a chunky 6/1 on a third league goal of the season for Sturridge, which is a huge price when compared with a high street best of 6/4.

If you're keen on getting behind Liverpool, Betfair's Sportsbook has the visitors at 5/4 to win, with the draw 12/5 to back.

The first derby this season finished 1-1 with Phil Jagielka's 90th-minute equaliser stunning the Anfield crowd. That was a low-scoring renewal of the derby, however, with 10 goals scored in two fixtures the season before.

Widen out the search to include all games played since 2010 and six of the 10 have gone over 2.5 goals with four of those featuring four goals or more. A bet on Over 3.5 Goals at 9/4 might just reward.